Edición N°21 – Artículo 24
La influencia del COVID 19 en la educación en Ecuador
The impact of COVID-19 on education in Ecuador
Autoras: Emily Guadalupe Rosas Quito, Jennyfer Katherine Ortiz Heras, Brithany Gisel Ortiz Lema, Genesis Yaleska Ortiz Suárez (Unidad Educativa José Peralta)
Resumen
La presente investigación analiza de qué manera la crisis sanitaria del COVID-19 transformó el sistema educativo en Ecuador, enfocándose de forma particular en la realidad que experimentaron los estudiantes de colegio en la provincia de Cañar. El objetivo principal fue identificar las problemáticas enfrentadas durante la modalidad virtual y determinar qué aspectos metodológicos y tecnológicos pueden optimizarse para evitar que se repitan los mismos errores. La metodología combinó un enfoque mixto: se aplicó un cuestionario digital mediante Google Forms a 150 estudiantes de Educación General Básica y Bachillerato General Unificado de diversas instituciones de la zona, y se realizaron entrevistas estructuradas a 20 docentes locales. Los datos se procesaron mediante estadística descriptiva y se organizaron en gráficos de frecuencia. Los hallazgos revelan que el 70% de los estudiantes experimentó dificultades de conectividad por un servicio de internet inestable o por la falta de dispositivos tecnológicos, factor que incidió en la disminución del rendimiento académico. Asimismo, el 55% señaló que los planteles todavía carecen de laboratorios de computación suficientemente equipados. Aunque la virtualidad estimuló el aprendizaje autónomo en parte del alumnado, también produjo aislamiento emocional y menor interacción social. La pandemia evidenció vulnerabilidades estructurales del sistema educativo ecuatoriano, pero también impulsó la adopción de plataformas digitales. En consecuencia, se recomienda priorizar la infraestructura tecnológica inclusiva y la capacitación docente continua.
Palabras clave: COVID-19, educación virtual, deserción escolar, pandemia.
Abstract
This study analyzes how the COVID-19 health crisis transformed the education system in Ecuador, focusing specifically on the experiences of high school students in the province of Cañar. The main objective was to identify the challenges faced during remote learning and to determine which methodological and technological aspects can be optimized to prevent the same mistakes from recurring. The methodology employed a mixed-methods approach: a digital questionnaire was administered via Google Forms to 150 students in Basic General Education and the Unified General High School program from various institutions in the area, and structured interviews were conducted with 20 local teachers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and organized into frequency charts. The findings reveal that 70% of students experienced connectivity issues due to an unstable internet connection or a lack of technological devices, a factor that contributed to a decline in academic performance. Furthermore, 55% noted that schools still lack adequately equipped computer labs. Although online learning encouraged independent learning among some students, it also led to emotional isolation and reduced social interaction. The pandemic highlighted structural vulnerabilities in the Ecuadorian education system, but it also spurred the adoption of digital platforms. Consequently, it is recommended that priority be given to inclusive technological infrastructure and ongoing teacher training.
Keywords: COVID-19, online education, school dropout rates, pandemic.
Edición N°21
Fecha de publicación: 02 octubre del 2026.
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